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5th Element Coil (non-setup) Questions

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  1. I have my (completely rebuilt like new) 5th dialed in on my Bullit and it is
    awsome. I really put it through the paces today.

    I started with 150psi but after hitting about 10 jumps and 4 drop offs
    (w/run outs) 5' to 6' with in a 2 hour ride the air was down to 115psi.

    I have read posts on mtbr that say the shock will leak air the first couple
    of rides. Is this true? Is the psi I lost OK? Normal? Or do I have a
    problem.

    TIA

  2. Could the 35psi I lost be due to screwing the pump back on to check the psi?

  3. Loomer said:

    Could the 35psi I lost be due to screwing the pump back on to check the psi?

    Yes.

    You need to take that into account when testing.

    Greg

  4. "G.T." <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    Yes.
    You need to take that into account when testing.
    Greg

    I have to say that this is a tottally amazing shock! I really can't believe
    that the Bullit (38lbs.) climbs so amazingly well. It is like riding a
    really heavy hardtail with a 7" fork that bobs like crazy (if you stand up).
    Maybe someday they will make a spv long travel fork. I can dream eh?!

  5. Loomer said:

    Could the 35psi I lost be due to screwing the pump back on to check the psi?


    Both ways, taking the shock off (initially) and screwing it back on to
    check.
    But I have also heard that Progressive, while building a very nicely
    performing shock, has some durability issues.

    --
    Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado
    (remove ".nospam" to reply)

  6. "Craig Brossman" <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    Both ways, taking the shock off (initially) and screwing it back on to
    check.
    But I have also heard that Progressive, while building a very nicely
    performing shock, has some durability issues.
    Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado

    Yes it has blown on me once.

  7. Loomer said:

    "Craig Brossman" <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    Both ways, taking the shock off (initially) and screwing it back on
    to check.
    But I have also heard that Progressive, while building a very nicely
    performing shock, has some durability issues.
    Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado

    Yes it has blown on me once.

    You buy it dinner afterwards?

    Bill "no idea what that means" S.

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    Quoted message said:
    Loomer said:

    "Craig Brossman" <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    Both ways, taking the shock off (initially) and screwing it back on
    to check.
    But I have also heard that Progressive, while building a very nicely
    performing shock, has some durability issues.
    Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado

    Yes it has blown on me once.

    You buy it dinner afterwards?

    Bill "no idea what that means" S.

    I wish, believe me I wish....

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